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Vintage Bronze Dolphin Bookends, Mid-20th Century, Modern Design, USA
Vintage Bronze Dolphin Bookends, Mid-20th Century, Modern Design, USA

Vintage Bronze Dolphin Bookends, Mid-20th Century, Modern Design, USA

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage pair of bronze dolphins bookends. The dolphin figurines are displayed hovering a wave Size

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Boho Polished Brass Dolphin Bookends - A Pair
Vintage Boho Polished Brass Dolphin Bookends - A Pair

Vintage Boho Polished Brass Dolphin Bookends - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

bookends. Featuring gracefully sculpted dolphins rising from stylized ocean waves, these bookends capture

Category

Late 20th Century Indian Bookends

Materials

Brass

Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair
Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair

Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair

$395

H 7 in W 5 in D 3.5 in

Brass Dolphin Bookends - a Pair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A pair of brass bookends made by Andrea by Sadek. Each is cast in the shape of a dolphin with calf

Category

Mid-20th Century Korean Bookends

Materials

Brass

Vintage Rare Brass Dolphin Sculpture Bookends
Vintage Rare Brass Dolphin Sculpture Bookends

Vintage Rare Brass Dolphin Sculpture Bookends

$375 / set

H 6.75 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Vintage Rare Brass Dolphin Sculpture Bookends

Located in San Diego, CA

Beautiful pair of weighted brass dolphin sculpture bookends. These pieces demand attention and the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins
Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins

Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins

$1,081 / item

H 7.88 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

Belle marble bookend with brass dolphins

Located in Firenze, FI

Add a touch of sophistication and style to your home decor with our elegant marble bookend

Category

2010s Italian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble, Brass

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Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s
Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s

Mid Century Brass Bookends Dolphins with ball, France 1950s

Located in Appeltern, Gelderland

Unique pair of bookends, each of three dolphins holding a big globe They are made of brass. It is a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940
Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940

Tan Leather Bookends Mounted with Gilt Bronzed Dolphins, Italian circa 1940

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

These are a beautiful, pair of Tan Leather book ends, mounted with gilt bronzed metal dolphins

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Metal

Gilt Dolphin Bookend Paperweight
Gilt Dolphin Bookend Paperweight

Gilt Dolphin Bookend Paperweight

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H 6.5 in W 4.63 in D 2.5 in

Gilt Dolphin Bookend Paperweight

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gilded metal dolphin bookend on marble base, a very detailed form perfectly suited as a paper

Category

20th Century Neoclassical Bookends

Materials

Marble, Metal, Gold

Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Bookends
Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Bookends

Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Bookends

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H 8.75 in W 3.25 in D 5 in

Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Bookends

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage pair of solid brass dolphin bookends. Very nice details throughout.

Category

20th Century Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Brass Dolphin Bookends
Pair of Italian Brass Dolphin Bookends

Pair of Italian Brass Dolphin Bookends

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H 7.25 in W 4.5 in D 2.5 in

Pair of Italian Brass Dolphin Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of solid brass Dolphin serpent bookends. A compliment to any bookshelf or desk. Classic Mid

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Brass

Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures
Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures

Pair of Maltese Art Deco Bronze Dolphin Bookends or Sculptures

By F. Abela & Sons

Located in Clifton Springs, NY

Vintage pair of bookends feature finely sculpted elongated dolphins with their tails playfully

Category

Mid-20th Century Maltese Neoclassical Revival Bookends

Materials

Brass

Joseph Addotta Bronze Dolphin Wave Bookends
Joseph Addotta Bronze Dolphin Wave Bookends

Joseph Addotta Bronze Dolphin Wave Bookends

By Joseph Addotta

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of sculptural bronze bookends by Joseph Addotta, each a beautiful display of artfully

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Monogram Bookend with Dolphins, 1930s
Chinese Bronze Monogram Bookend with Dolphins, 1930s

Chinese Bronze Monogram Bookend with Dolphins, 1930s

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old Chinese bronze bookend with a monogram of dolphins around a torch. It dates to circa 1930-1940

Category

Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends
Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

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H 15 in W 8.75 in D 4 in

Gold Dolphin Andirons Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of gilt dolphin andirons or bookends. The pieces are spectacular to look at and are the

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Andirons

Materials

Metal, Gold

Pair of Vintage Bronze Bookend Dolphins
Pair of Vintage Bronze Bookend Dolphins

Pair of Vintage Bronze Bookend Dolphins

Located in Norton, MA

A pair of bookend dolphins made in bronze from the mid 20th century are very cute objects and nice

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century North American Candlesticks

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Sculpture Book Ends
Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Sculpture Book Ends

Pair of Vintage Brass Dolphin Sculpture Book Ends

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Lovely pair of Vintage Figurative Brass Sculptures/ Bookends of a Dolphin jumping out of the water

Category

Vintage 1950s Desk Sets

Materials

Bronze

Regency Bookends of Bronze
Regency Bookends of Bronze

Regency Bookends of Bronze

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H 8.5 in W 6.5 in D 4 in

Regency Bookends of Bronze

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Pair of cast bronze dolphin bookends on gray marble bases. Early 20th. Century. No maker's marks

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Revival Bookends

Materials

Bronze

Pending Sale - Pair Dolphin Form Bookends
Pending Sale - Pair Dolphin Form Bookends

Pending Sale - Pair Dolphin Form Bookends

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H 12.5 in W 10 in D 4.5 in

Pending Sale - Pair Dolphin Form Bookends

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pending Sale - Pair Italian Carved Giltwood Dolphin Form Bookends

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Decorative Objects

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$2,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautifully detailed, with a gorgeous deep patina, this rare pair of bronze bookends by Oscar Bach depict girls holding geese by the neck, like something out of a charming nursery rh...

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Vintage Solid Brass Pair Of Candlesticks Manufactured By Virginia Metalcrafters
Vintage Solid Brass Pair Of Candlesticks Manufactured By Virginia Metalcrafters

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John Perry Dolphin Sculpture

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Dolphin Bookends For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of dolphin bookends available for sale. The range of distinct dolphin bookends — often made from metal, bronze and gold — can elevate any home. Dolphin bookends have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Baroque dolphin bookends are consistently popular styles. Joseph Addotta produced beautiful dolphin bookends that are worth considering.

How Much are Dolphin Bookends?

Prices for dolphin bookends can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, dolphin bookends begin at $231 and can go as high as $2,400, while the average can fetch as much as $550.

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